Jesus, the Way, the Truth, and the Life

by John Hartnett, Mary P. Rodenhouse, Richard Hogan

Perform-a-text combines text and activity in one book. Clear, comprehensive and interesting presentation of the Catholic Faith based on seven key God, Creation, Christ, Church, Grace, Sacraments and Commandments. Stories from Scripture, lives of the saints and contemporary situations give students Catholic role models and examples of living the faith. The lessons are complimented by colorful illustrations. Reviews the creation of the world and persons. Emphasizes the dignity of each human being as an image of God. Has students explore the possible vocations. The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus is reviewed through an analysis of the four gospels. The development of a well-formed conscience. Morality is rooted in God and proper moral behavior is an imitation of God. Ch. 1-4: Trinity; Creation; Original sin. Ch. 5-7: Human dignity; Family; Work. Ch. 8-11: Vocations; Life of the saints. Ch. 12-13: Life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Ch. 16-20: Morality; Conscience formation; Beatitudes; Commandments. To recognize the dignity of all persons and to treat all persons according to that dignity. To explore the various vocations and be open to God's call. To better understand who Jesus is and the need for Jesus in our lives. To understand that Christ is with us through His Church. To develop a well-formedconscience. John R Roach, D.D., Archbishop of St. Paul, May 10, 1993

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First published September 1, 1996